Wyoming, Wind River Mountains West

Winter Storm Warning

* timing... period of snow will continue through Saturday afternoon. There will moderate to heavy snow at times during the event. Snowfall will decrease to snow showers Saturday evening.

* Total snowfall... 15 to 25 inches expected.

* Wind and visibility... west winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph will result in blowing and drifting snow along with lowered visibility down to one quarter of a mile. However... wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are possible over South Pass which would lower the visibility due to blowing snow to near zero at times.

* Impacts... roads may become slick and snow packed with limited visibility at times. People planning outdoor activities should be prepared for adverse winter weather conditions and take the proper precautions... especially over South Pass where the visibility may lower to near zero at times.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow... andor blowing snow are expected or occurring. This could make travelvery hazardous or impossible. If you must travel keep some food... water... and an extra flashlight in your vehicle in case of anemergency. Check the latest Road conditions at wyoroad.Info or bydialing 5 1 1.

Record Report

Statement as of 12:33 AM MST on December 09, 2016

... Record low temperature set at Casper WY...

A record low temperature of -33 degrees was set at Casper WYyesterday. This breaks the old record of -29 set in 2009. This alsobreaks the record low temperature ever recorded during the first 15days of December, or this early in the season.

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